Get chatty with LG Magic Remote

Smart remotes are a massive part of smart TV and LG has shown off its latest controller that just loves to chat.

Smart remotes are a massive part of smart TV and LG has shown
off its latest controller that just loves to chat.

The remote will make its official debut at CES in Las Vegas in
January, but the electronics giant has whetted our appetites with a
few details.

The latest update to the revolutionary remote will bring voice
recognition technology to the fore.
Designed to work with LG's smart TVs, the new remote is said to be
sensitive enough to recognise commands from everyday conversational
speech.

Likely to be welcomed by sofa surfers across the globe, it'll
allow us to access our favourite YouTube videos by merely asking
the TV. But it's not all about the chat.

You can also change channel by rolling the controller's wheel,
or by moving it in a Wii-like fashion. And of course, there are
also the trusty buttons for the purists out there.

Havis Kwon, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Home
Entertainment Company, said: "Building on an already impressive
feature set, the latest version boasts accurate language
recognition and its gesture, wheel and point control options makes
the Magic Remote stand out amongst its competition as a truly
intuitive device."

For those keen to hear more about the Magic Remote, CES kicks
off on Jan 8 and we'll be there to give you the lowdown.